Moldovan ex-president Igor Dodon probed for treason
Former Moldovan president Igor Dodon is being investigated on suspicion of high treason.
His house was searched on Tuesday, local media reported, citing the public prosecutor’s office, but it was initially unclear whether the 47-year-old was arrested.
Meanwhile, he was also accused of corruption and illegal financing of his party, according to reports.
However, the rooms of the Moldovan-Russian Business Union, headed by Mr Dodon since its foundation in February, were searched, as the politician’s close ties to Moscow were in focus, according to reports.
The Kremlin said it is “naturally alarmed that such a practice and persecution once again affects those who advocate the development of friendly relations with Russia for mutual benefit.”
Moldova had increasingly come into the international spotlight since the start of the war in Ukraine, as there were fears Moscow could extend its invasion to Transnistria, a region in Moldova controlled by pro-Russian separatists.
(dpa/NAN)
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